Areas of Expertise
Creative Direction
Product Design
Illustration
Branding
Design Mentorship
I'm a California-based product designer and illustrator with 14 years of experience across advertising, app development, and visual storytelling. Throughout my career, I’ve partnered with a wide range of clients — from building journaling apps for kids to creating brain scan analysis tools for neurosurgeons — always driven by a passion for exploring new industries and crafting meaningful design solutions.
Curious, proactive, and highly collaborative, I thrive in dynamic environments where creativity and strategy go hand in hand. I’m committed to fostering positive team cultures, streamlining workflows, and enhancing both internal and client communication. At every stage, I focus on growing my skills, supporting my colleagues, and delivering impactful work that elevates both the product and the people behind it.
Email
bekahshanson@gmail.com
Phone
(559) 974-8311



Resumé
Education
Degree: Bachelors of Fine Arts - Graphic Design / Illustration
Institution: California State University, Fresno
Years: 2008-2012
Honors: Smittcamp Family Honors College Scholar, Summa Cum Laude
Abilities
Product Design
Prototyping
Motion Design
Graphic Design
Editing / Copywriting
Company Leadership
Project Management
Creative Problem Solving
Organization & Efficiency
Tools
Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
Notion
Jira
Procreate
Employment
Current
Employer: Rapptr Labs
Years: December 2024 - Present
Position: Director of Design
Tasks: Lead creative and design strategies for the agency, oversee project execution, and align design goals with business objectives to drive innovation.
1 year
Employer: Rapptr Labs
Years: December 2023 - December 2024
Position: Lead Product Designer
Tasks: Design team leadership, creative direction for all agency products, UI/UX design, client demos, participate in strategic planning for company
1 year, 8 months
Employer: Rapptr Labs
Years: June 2022 - December 2023
Position: Senior Product Designer
Tasks: Primary designer on multiple products, design critiques, casting team vision, client-facing presentations, engineering collaboration, design system creation
9 years, 1 month
Employer: MJR Creative Group
Years: May 2013 - May 2022
Position: Designer
Tasks: Print and web design, photography, illustration, copywriting, process organization
8 months
Employer: Bertz-Rosa Strategy & Creative
Years: September 2012 - April 2013
Position: Creative Collaborator
Tasks: Print and web design, photography, illustration
1 year, 5 months
Employer: Hundred10 Design
Years: February 2011 - June 2012
Position: Design Intern
Tasks: Assisting and being trained in print design, web design and development,and production work